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Tuck Underbank is a Warrow -- think a hobbit with shoes and ""large jewel-like eyes"" -- living in the peaceful Boskydells. When an unnaturally cold winter strikes and the evil Modru threatens the world, he and a number of his fellow Thornwalkers go to the High King's aid. But a vast expanse... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Tuckerby (Tuck) underbank: The main character who is also a Warrow. His hometown is called Woody Hollow, and he graduates with his class and soon leaves home for a long period of time, initially to become a thorn-walker; that transitions into something greater later on though. Some but not all warrows of importance include Danner Bramblethorn,and Patrel.
- Merilee Holt: Tuck's lover, and also a Warrow. The day he leaves she gives him a pendent to remember her on his travels. Then she stays behind in Woody hollow, but still plays an important role in the trilogy.
- King Aurion (Aurion red-eye): The king over the surrounding lands; he is also a human. He has called upon people of the surrounding areas in a call to arms to stem the approaching dark tide.
- Gildor (Elf): A representative of the elves, and a good friend to the King. He encounters Tuck at Challerain Keep.
- Prince Galen: Son of Aurion, brother of prince Igon, Galen is next in line for the throne to Mithgar. He encounters tuck at Othran the seer's tomb.
First Sentence edit
With a final burst of speed, the young buccan Warrow raced through ankle-deep snow, his black hair flying out behind.
Table of Contents edit
1. The Well-Attended Parting
2.Retreat to Rooks' Roost
3. Spindle Ford
4. Challerain keep
5. The Dark Tide
6.The Long Pursuit
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 3 in The Iron Tower. (standard series)
Followed by Shadows of Doom.
This is book 1 of 16 in Mithgar. (universe)
Followed by Shadows of Doom.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Dennis L. McKiernan (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday Books
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: July 1984
ISBN: 0385187475
Page Count: 172
Publisher: Doubleday Books
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: July 1984
ISBN: 0385187475
Page Count: 172
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PS3563.C376
- Dewey: 813.54
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